13 Best Ryokan and Hotels with Private Onsen in Sapporo

Photo courtesy of Nukumorino Yado Furukawa

If you’re going all the way to Sapporo, you definitely should relax in a private onsen while watching the snowfall.

Many people want to spend this quality time with their family and loved ones.

However, Sapporo is a city with huge offices and high-rise buildings. It may be difficult to find a ryokan or hotel where you can enjoy a private onsen!

That’s why the Sakura Mobile Blog Team has researched onsen facilities in and around Sapporo, gathering information from different Japanese sources.

Based on the results from our research, this article will introduce 13 ryokan and hotels with private onsen that are within an hour and a half of Sapporo Station by train or bus that we recommend.

Let’s get started!

Table of Contents

1. Hotel Neuschloss Otaru
2. Otaru Kourakuen
3. Otaru Asari Classe Hotel
4. Nukumorino Yado Furukawa
5. Shogetsu Grand Hotel
6. Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei
7. Suizantei Club Jozankei
8. Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa MORI NO UTA
9. Kasho Gyoen
10. Grand Blissen Hotel Jozankei
11. Kuriya Suizan
12. Yuni Spa Hotel
13. Futomi Meisen, Man’yo no Yu
14. Conclusion

1. Hotel Neuschloss Otaru (ホテルノイシュロス小樽)

Hotel Neuschloss is a hotel located right on the edge of the Sea of Japan. Each room comes with an amazing ocean view and a private onsen. From Sapporo Station, it takes 45 minutes and 1 transfer, or 60 minutes by car. The closest station is Otaru, and they have a service car for picking up guests.

You can enjoy the superb sunsets while relaxing in a private onsen with your loved one. Because each room has a private onsen, you can soak whenever you like. The soft bathwater is said to make your skin smooth and supple, clean your pores, relieve fatigue, improve blood circulation, and activate your skin’s metabolism.

There are 2 public onsen that give off different atmospheres than the one in your room. One is made out of large stones and the other is made out of cypress wood. You can also reserve a relaxing Swedish massage from the new Sandy SPA, or take a walk next door to the Otaru Shukutsu Panorama Observation point. From their restaurant, enjoy high-quality and creative French inspired cuisine using seasonal Hokkaido ingredients while enjoying a view of the vast Sea of Japan.

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2. Otaru Kourakuen (小樽朝里川温泉 おたる宏楽園)

Otaru Kourakuen is a Japanese onsen ryokan that is surrounded by lush nature-rich gardens in Otaru. They are located 40 minutes away from Sapporo station by car, or an hour away by train and bus. The halls are lined with tatami mats and you can feel the traditional atmosphere from the moment you step into the Lobby.

Book a room with a private onsen attached and enjoy relaxing with a bath in the garden whenever you please. The rooms are perfect for spending time with your partner or your family. They also have a private onsen for rental, so if you book a room without a private onsen, make sure to reserve a 45-minute time slot for 2,200 JPY.

The public onsen are nothing to underestimate either. The large baths made of stone are concentrated on the first floor, right in the middle of the beautifully well-kept Japanese gardens. Rinse off before hopping in an alkaline 8.7 pH onsen that is said to make your skin smooth. It’s connected to a private source only available at Otaru Kourakuen. Delicious dinner kaiseki is included in the room price, along with breakfast.

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3. Otaru Asari Classe Hotel (小樽朝里クラッセホテル)

Visit Otaru Asari Classe Hotel in the summer for a relaxing and lush deep green atmosphere, or in the winter to enjoy a silver and white snowscape. Asari Classe Hotel is a 45-minute drive from Sapporo station, or a 65-minute train and bus trip. Head there to enjoy winter sports on the slopes right in front of the hotel.

Each room is a soothing space with a modern interior design. Book a room with a private onsen to enjoy a special time between you and a loved one. The water source is the same as the large baths, so you can enjoy the healing effects in private. These open-air private onsen rooms also come with a massage chair for your enjoyment.

Asari Classe Hotel has an incredible amount of facilities, including a fitness gym, tennis courts, an arena, table tennis, squash courts, a pool, and a spa. There are also winter sports slopes and a golf course nearby if you prefer those instead. Asari Classe Hotel is perfect for those who want to relax right after a day of skiing, snowboarding, golfing, or playing tennis!

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4. Nukumorino Yado Furukawa (ぬくもりの宿 ふる川)

Nukumorino Yado Furukawa is 50 minutes away from Sapporo station by car, and 80 minutes away by bus. Furukawa is a traditional onsen ryokan with plenty of Japanese hospitality, where you can enjoy relaxing onsen as much as you’d like.

They have special rooms on the 8th floor that give you amazing views of the treetops that you can enjoy while soaking in a private onsen. These rooms are perfect for relaxing with your partner or your family. There are also plenty of special amenities that are only available on the 8th floor, like a nighttime candlelit lounge, a book corner, a free drink bar, a special private rental onsen, and a luxury kaiseki restaurant. If these things interest you, book a room on their special 8th floor.

On the regular floors, there is only one room type with an attached onsen. If you don’t mind, jump into the 8th-floor public onsen with a view of fantastic scenery. Or, pay 500 JPY to enter a remodeled version of the original bath built in the ryokan in 1866 using the same wood. There is a stone bath and a private onsen both available for reservation for 50 minutes at 2,200 JPY.

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5. Shogetsu Grand Hotel (章月グランドホテル)

Shogetsu Grand Hotel is a hotel located in central Jozankei, 50 minutes away from Sapporo Station. There are no trains to Jozankei, but luckily Shogetsu runs a free bus service to and from Sapporo Station. Make sure to make a reservation for the bus when you book your room. Right when you arrive, they offer you Jozankei local manju, tea, and an all-you-can-eat honey buffet.

Book the premium room or the comfort spa room for a luxury private onsen experience. The comfort spa room comes equipped with a jet spa jacuzzi instead of a traditional onsen, which is perfect for those who want a massage after a long day of skiing or snowboarding. You can enjoy rich nature and beautiful scenery from all rooms at Shogetsu Grand Hotel.

If you book a room without a private attached onsen don’t worry. There are two private onsen available for rent for 50 minutes at 3,300 JPY. The onsen water is 75 C at the source and is said to help muscle and joint pain, bruises, sprains, poor circulation, fatigue, cuts, burns, and much more. Staying here is convenient if you want to go to Jozankei Plateau Sapporo Ski Resort, North Safari Sapporo, or Shinohara Orchard.

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6. Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei (定山渓第一寶亭留 翠山亭)

Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei is a hotel in Jozankei that’s 55 minutes away from Sapporo Station by car. They also have a bus that will take you straight from Sapporo Station to the hotel and back, but make sure to call ahead and reserve a spot. There are many different types of rooms and plans, so double check when you book your room that you’re getting all of the amenities that you want!

At Daiichi Hotel Suizantei there are many rooms with private onsen attached. There are rooms that have shallow 5 cm deep baths, so you can lay down and relax without getting your ears wet! If you like to watch movies, some rooms have HD projectors or large flatscreen TVs. Depending on the room, you may be able to see the screen from the onsen!

There are private onsen available for rent 24 hours a day, 40 minutes cost 3,300 JPY. If you end up booking a room without a private onsen, know that the large public onsen are open until 3 A.M. the next day. You might be able to soak in a large bath at a time when there aren’t many other people using it. Don’t forget to check out the relaxation room with massage chairs and picturesque nature before checking out.

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7. Suizantei Club Jozankei (翠山亭倶楽部定山渓)

Suizantei Club Jozankei is a luxury hotel that’s 50 minutes away from Sapporo station by car and an
hour away by bus. They have a free shuttle bus that you can reserve spots on when you book your room. Club Jozankei is only for guests above the age of 13, so if you have kids they will have to find a different hotel.

Each room is equipped with a large indoor onsen that is connected to the onsen source. Enjoy pure and natural onsen waters while listening to your own music on the Bluetooth speakers. If you want an open-air onsen, book one of the rooms that have onsen outside! You’ll be able to enjoy a relaxing evening in rejuvenating waters with an onsen that is perfect for couples.

Club Jozankei has a special mixture of 3 different sources of onsen water. The water is on average 69 C and has a skin-beautifying effect. The water is mineral-rich, and the many large public onsen are open until 3 A.M. so you may be able to go in when it isn’t busy. Before you leave, definitely stop at their confectionary workshop for delicious Japanese and Western sweets made with ingredients local to Hokkaido.

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8. Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa MORI NO UTA (定山渓 鶴雅リゾートスパ 森の謌)

Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa MORI NO UTA is about 55 minutes from Sapporo Station and an hour away by bus. Reserve a spot on their shuttle bus from Sapporo Station when you book your room. MORI NO UTA is designed to be like a forest and surrounds guests with greenery from the second they step foot inside. They even offer marshmallows for roasting over the center fireplace inside.

MORI NO UTA offers cottages with an open-air private onsen that are detached from the main building for the ultimate privacy and relaxation experience. Each cottage is 2 stories and has a spacious terrace that is surrounded by the forest. These cottages are perfect for relaxing with your friends, family, or partner on a luxury retreat.

There is no private onsen available for rent, so if you want to enjoy special relaxation time with a loved one, be sure to book a cottage. The large public onsen are open until 9:30 A.M. the next morning, so you can even enter in the middle of the night. The sauna is also open until midnight, which is perfect for night owls or people who want to enjoy the Jozankei nature at night.

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9. Kasho Gyoen (佳松御苑)

Kasho Gyoen is 70 minutes away from Sapporo Station by bus and 60 minutes away by car. They are located in the middle of a beautiful mountain range of Shikotsu Toya National Park. Nature there is undeveloped and green, perfect for those who want to experience the natural Hokkaido landscape just a short while from Sapporo.

Every room is fitted with an onsen that looks out over the Jozankei forrest. There is no public onsen, but the private onsen is fairly large and is the perfect size for two people. Each room, including the onsen, are built using quality materials that are local to Hokkaido. The source water is known as one of the three great beauty springs, and because they are actually on the outskirts of Jozankei, they use Usubetsu Onsen source, a different source than their neighbors. The water is known for its beautifying and skin-smoothening effects.

For dinner, Kasho Gyoen selects fresh seasonal ingredients local to Hokkaido. The Italian-trained chef will create unforgettable Italian-Japanese fusion dishes, and the sommelier will suggest wines and champagnes that pair perfectly. After dinner, head to the bar where you can choose seasonal Hokkaido wines and sake or get a personalized cocktail from the bartender.

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10. Grand Blissen Hotel Jozankei (グランドブリッセンホテル定山渓)

Grand Blissen Hotel Jozankei is a 50-minute drive or a 60-minute bus ride from Sapporo Station. As it’s located in Jozankei, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery in any season of the year. Because it’s located next to the Toyohira River, you’ll be able to enjoy the peaceful sounds of rushing water while breathing fresh air.

Book one of the rooms with a private onsen attached for a wonderful and relaxing time to yourself or with a loved one. Soak in the onsen while soaking in the views. All rooms are located on the valley side, and the large windows offer panoramic views of the Jozankei natural landscape. Each room is designed to be a space that brings high-quality comfort.

Grand Blissen’s main dish is marbled roast beef. Enjoy dinner with ingredients that are unique to Hokkaido through a variety of different kinds of delicious dishes. Dinner is 7 courses, so you don’t have to worry about missing out on any of the fresh tastes. Breakfast is a Japanese meal and includes a buffet with many options such as seasonal local fruits, vegetables, and desserts.

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11. Kuriya Suizan (厨翠山)

Located in the heart of Jozankei, Kuriya Suizan is a 50-minute drive, or a 60-minute bus ride from Sapporo Station. They have plenty of different amenities, facilities, and onsen so that guests have everything they need to relax at their fingertips.

Book a room with an open-air private onsen so that you can enjoy the fresh air and rejuvenating onsen waters, which are straight from the source. Enjoy a relaxing soak from your room while viewing the seasonal beauty of Jozankei. If you choose a room with a cypress wood bath, be sure to savor the luxurious and traditional feeling. There are 5 types of rooms with large baths attached, so be sure to choose the one that suits your needs.

Kuriya Suizan prides itself on 4 things in their kitchen. The 21 different high-quality salts, the freshwater that they change with the seasons, their soup stock, and their handmade plates and bowls. The head chefs carefully examine the quality of each ingredient in each meal, which is local and fresh to Hokkaido. Their goal is to surprise you with delicious foods you’ve never tasted before.

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12. Yuni Spa Hotel (ユンニの湯)

Yuni Spa hotel is an hour away from Sapporo by car and an hour and a half by train. Being located away from the bright lights of the Sapporo in a fairly secluded area, stargazing here is amazing. Yuni Spa Hotel doesn’t have a ton of modern amenities, but it makes up for it with a cozy Hokkaido atmosphere. This hotel is perfect for families and large groups of friends.

There are two types of rooms with open-air onsen, one with a pine bath and one with a clay bath. Pick whichever sounds more interesting, as both will allow you to enjoy high-quality onsen all night! Yuni onsen water is characterized by its light coffee color, its tasteless and odorless, and is said to make your skin silky smooth. The large public open-air baths are also worth visiting, as they’re surrounded by Yuni nature.

Each of the meals is made with fresh ingredients from Hokkaido. Choose from an expansive menu that is constantly changing with the seasons. If the weather is nice, enjoy a Genghis Khan BBQ outside, a Hokkaido tradition. Or, if you prefer a meal more traditional to a Japanese ryokan, have a kaiseki meal.

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13. Futomi Meisen, Man’yo no Yu (ふとみ銘泉 万葉の湯)

Futomi Meisen, Man’yo no Yu is 35-minutes away from Sapporo Station by train and 40-minutes by car. Located just north of the Ishikari River, enjoy a relaxing stay without traveling too far from Sapporo. Immerse yourself in an urban onsen and be rejuvenated from the onsen waters. Futomi Meisen is a little different than the classic ryokan, as they specialize in day trips.

If you decide that you only want to visit Futomi Meisen for a day, it’ll only set you back 1,200 JPY. There are many large public onsen so that you can experience natural onsen water and fresh air close to the city. After relaxing in one of the public onsen, get a massage or spa treatment. Choose between an aroma oil course, a beauty treatment course, a Bali-style day spa, a Korean beauty spa, a full-body exfoliation, rock sauna sanctuaries, and much more!

Futomi Meisen only has one type of room that can sleep up to three people. There are no rooms with private onsen attached, so if you want to enter an onsen in private, you’ll have to reserve the rental onsen at 2,200 JPY for an hour. If you prefer to stay overnight, know that the restaurant serves traditional Japanese meals. Enjoy fresh Hokkaido ingredients that will fill you up and leave you satisfied.

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Conclusion

Did you find a hotel or ryokan with a private onsen around Sapporo that fits your needs?

Places like Jozankei and Otaru are close enough to Sapporo that you can drive there within an hour and start relaxing in a private onsen before dinner.

Choose a hotel or ryokan that suits your needs and fits your budget the best, and then start enjoying your stay!

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